Socially assistive robotics for post-stroke rehabilitation

摘要: Although there is a great deal of success in rehabilitative robotics applied to patient recovery post stroke, most the research date has dealt with providing physical assistance. However, new rehabilitation studies support theory that not all therapy need be hands-on. We describe area, called socially assistive robotics, focuses on non-contact patient/user demonstrate approach an implemented and tested post-stroke robot discuss its potential for effectiveness. pilot study involving autonomous mobile aids stroke by monitoring, encouragement, reminders. The navigates autonomously, monitors patient's arm activity, helps remember follow program. also show preliminary results from follow-up focused role embodiment context. outline future experimental designs factors toward development effective robots.